Grace and Favour
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Whatever you do, please don't turn over one's glass of freshly pulled foaming cask ale to see where the pint pot was made.
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OK, a word in my defense! Not all cyclists behave like this, I don't!
If you are in a rush, the roads are much quicker than the towpath, although admittedly I'm not there at rush hour times.
Also, there are already many chicanes on this towpath, from Camden all the way to Hackney. Few more won't hurt, but there are also speed humps most of the way along by bridges too. These things probably make the inconsiderate ones go faster between the obstacles to make up the time!
Ringing of bells is asked for, and at a blind spot like a bridge hole, it's the right thing to do. It's also the right thing to do to stop and make way. I do, and so do many other cyclists I've seen!
We're not all bad, like not all dog owners leave dog mess. Please don't over generalise.......
I suspect that the problem with this generalisation is that it is 'based' on a truth, I'm regularly expected to move out of the way of cyclists on the towpath, and even expected to do so when they are approaching me from behind, and without warning.
Not all cyclists behave this way - - but those that most readily spring to mind do!
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We have a Beta engine in our lump. And whilst nothing has failed in our 4 1/2 years, on the few occasions I've contacted Beta for help or advice, they have been truly excellent.
Efficient, helpful, and fast - customer service of the best type.
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No Neil.
I said that my system is 34 litres. So I'll need 17-18 litres of antifreeze.
Rob....
I changed mine last autumn, and bought mine on the Midland Chandlers "Freaky Friday" (20% discount) day. Though I will probably buy 25Ltr from a motor factors next time. (I have a 38ltr system.)
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Ive just ordered this
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=121405339228&alt=web
But this looks the same as the one your looking at
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=221543969645&alt=web
Dare I suggest, joerobo, that you may well find your Swiss Kraft 'Silent' model to be anything but silent, witha '94' decibel rating on the case, either you will be suffering the noise, or your neighbour will be. Is it too late to cancel your order?????
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Thanks, I may be wrong but I don't think that is neat antifreeze.
Halfords' antifreeze says "anti-freeze and coolant". What's the coolant, water? But whatever it is it's not neat antifreeze.
They do ready mixed and concentrate. Ready mixed has water added, and concentrate, has not so much water (coolant) added.
Rob....
Aye - the ready mixed does not require any further dilution.
The concentrate requires further dilution (typically with 2 or 3 times as much water) -
That's as neat as one can buy I'm afraid.
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GSF
Richard
The Gwendolyn Strong Foundation?
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Welcome to the Forum.....
I'm sure you'll get loads of advice, but let me start the (sometimes contentious) discussion with the following:
Generally speaking, living on a boat is NOT cheaper than living in bricks.
All manner of things may be cheaper, and a whole load are dearer.
We sold up and moved on board five years ago.
Since then:
Our (ex) house has appreciated by about £50k
Our boat has depreciated by, say, £40k.
(The boat will continue to depreciate too!).
Our food, clothes, entertainment, public transport costs, life insurance (etc etc) still cost as much
Our heating costs, Council Tax, are lower.
The boat's maintenance costs are higher than the house's were.
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Hi.
Anyone know where I can buy neat antifreeze (ie: undiluted) from?
I've looked around but seem to find it.
Many thanks Rob....
Any Halfords, any chandlery, any vehicle parts wholesaler, and probably larger Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrison's.
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The area around the pump is dry but haven't disturbed any pipe work. Engine compartment appears dry and the bilge pump when switched on is not picking up any water so it's puzzling.
I wondered if it's anything to do with the calorifier venting itself in a similar way a water heater releases pressure (and water) through a veneted tap, thus causing the water pump to replace the vented water?
That venting valve is the PRV.
It'll have a red knob on it, spring loaded. Give it a couple of turns (it clicks back into position) - that will clear any detritus that may, possibly, be under the valve seat, and thus releasing water)
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It isn't leased.
Can lift up to 100 tonnes.
Steve Foster Cranes have a couple of those super jobbies too (we've used his 200 ton rated unit a couple of times)
Excellent operation - very professional.
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Will they work, I wonder?
Not as effective as elephant pits!
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The need for the pump to "replace water" could have several causes:
The pump seals may be worn, in which case the pressure it's put into the accumulator/calorifier is leeching back into your water tank.
Your PRV (pressure relief valve) (probably near your calorifier) may be releasing pressure (and water) [probably into your bilge or overboard depending upon how it's plumbed in].
Or you may have a leak. (you'll need to check in your bilges (cabin bilge and engine bilge)
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"Once the party has arrived in London, Charlotte’s mum and dad will stay with her until she has found a mooring spot in a marina. They will then return home to Leicestershire."
They may be with her for a while, then?
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G&F was two-pack sprayed.
Tough, easy to clean and takes a good polish - still looks good after 4 1/2 years
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We have a 55Ltr cauliflower, - it easily provides two showers, or three (careful) showers consecutively
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Welcome to the forum Pazz,
And what a potentially complicated question you've posed! (But you'll certainly get answers I reckon!)
I suggest you take some photographs af the wheelhouse in question and post them on the forum to help us, but here's my comments to begin with.
It is, of course, certainly possible to reduce the height of a steel wheelhouse, or remove the top section (windows and above), and replace with a collapsible arrangement, (most frequently fabricated in hardwood).
However, to all intents and purposes, there's no such thing as a "standard wheelhouse", and any work you have done will require the invoilvement of skilled boatbuilders/fabricators if you are to achieve a competant and good looking alteration in keeping with the current boat's appearance.
I'm quite certain that some of our members will be able to make some recommendations on whom you should approach, but have no doubt that the project will cost many many £,000's, as the wheelhouse is the main saloon, (and therefore a reasonable size I guess) - I'd bank on the cost being in the five figure range.
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Can anyone tell a newbie what would account for the fairly huge discrepancy between these two figures?
Would it be boat repayment(assuming Psycloud owns his boat outright) or more expensive mooring?
The difference may well be a mooring, or even something as simpl as more maintenance to one boat than the other.
But, more likely, is boat repayment (that's circa £6k p.a. in itself)
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I strongly suspect that you may be purchasing a new calorifier.
Whilst it may be technically possible to repair, IF the leak is from the body of the beastie, I wouldn't risk a repair.
Of course, it may be a leak from a pipe joint or gasket - in which case undo the joint, clean it up and remake / get a new gasket.
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I'm using the taxi service this evening to attend the Slung Low Theatre performance in Clarence Dock this evening!
(Beautiful weather for open air theatre tonight!)
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Delighted to learn of your news, Sas.
You've had great fun buying her - but it just gets better! - Honestly!
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We have a stainless tank, and simply put all drinking water through a a Brita filter jug.
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I have a Wasp separator - - well made, and with a stainless filter (which only requires washing) Linky
Fishing from my boat
in General Boating
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There are certainly signs regarding fishing licences just 150 yards up river (about 75yds before the Trent Bridge (the bridge just before Newark Castle), though I have no idea whether that affects the Kiln VM's or not.